Willett Hall
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Willett Hall in January 2016. | |
  Willett Hall Location of Willett Hall in Virginia. | |
| Former names | Lancer Hall (1980–2004)[1] |
|---|---|
| Location |
Spruce Street Farmville, Virginia 23909 |
| Coordinates | 37°17′52″N 78°23′45″W / 37.29778°N 78.39583°W |
| Owner | Longwood University |
| Operator | Longwood University |
| Capacity |
2,522 (prior to 2007)[2] 1,807 (2007–present)[3] |
| Record attendance | 2,522 (11/13/2006 vs. VCU)[4] |
| Construction | |
| Opened | October 25, 1980[5] |
| Construction cost |
$4.5 million ($12.9 million in 2016 dollars[6]) |
| Architect |
MacIlroy & Parris (original)[5] Little, Franck & Lohsen (facade)[7] |
| General contractor | Romeo Guest Associates[5] |
| Tenants | |
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Longwood Lancers (1980–present) United States vice presidential debate (2016) | |
Coordinates: 37°17′51″N 78°23′44″W / 37.2975°N 78.3955°W
Willett Hall (originally Lancer Hall) is an academic facility and 1,807-seat multi-purpose arena in Farmville, Virginia. It was built in 1980 and is home to the Longwood University Lancers men's and women's basketball teams. On December 3, 2016, the basketball court will be named after former Longwood basketball player Jerome Kersey, officially making the hardwood Jerome Kersey Court.[8]
On October 4, 2016, Longwood was the host for the 2016 United States vice presidential debate.[9] Willett Hall was the venue for the debate. Prior to the debate, the building underwent a modest renovation to the front entrance and lobby in preparation.[7]
On December 4, 2015, Longwood University released a master plan through 2025, which included a renovation and expansion of Willett Hall.[10] Key to the expansion is a new addition for a larger-capacity arena, which would meet the Big South Conference's goal of all members having a 3,000-seat facility by 2025.[11]
Gallery
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Main entrance of Willett Hall, prior to the 2016 update.
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During pregame warmups.
References
- ↑ "Longwood Names Three Buildings for Three Former Presidents" (Press release). Longwood University. July 8, 2004. Archived from the original on August 5, 2004.
- ↑ "Willett Hall". LongwoodLancers.com. Archived from the original on 2 July 2007. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "Willett Hall". LongwoodLancers.com. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "Men's Basketball Falls To VCU 75-63 In Front Of Capacity Crowd (2,522)". 13 November 2006. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- 1 2 3 Johnson, Joe (28 October 1980). "Lancer Hall Dedicated". The Rotunda. p. 11. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ↑ Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Community Development Project. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
- 1 2 Gregory, Italia (January 12, 2016). "Willett will see improvements before VP debate". The Farmville Herald. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- ↑ Cook, Chris (November 25, 2016). "Longwood to Name Court in Honor of Jerome Kersey" (Press release). Longwood Lancers. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Commission On Presidential Debates announces sites and dates for 2016 general election debates" (Press release). Commission on Presidential Debates. September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Willett Hall Expansion & Renovation Proposed". Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Big South Conference Strategic Plan" (PDF). p. 9. Retrieved January 11, 2016.